The Venetian master Veronese is best known for his large colourful wall and ceiling paintings. On this small canvas he depicts the biblical story of the supper at Emmaus. Only when Christ blesses the bread do his fellow diners recognise him.
Specifications
| Title | Supper at Emmaus |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Oil on canvas |
| Object type |
Painting
> Painting
> Two-dimensional object
> Art object
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| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Width 80,7 cm Height 68,3 cm Depth 2,2 cm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Painter:
Paolo Veronese (Paolo Caliari)
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| Accession number | 2571 (OK) |
| Credits | Acquired with the collection of D.G. Van Beuningen, 1958 |
| Department | Old Masters |
| Acquisition date | 1958 |
| Creation date | in 1565 - 1570 |
| Collector | Collector / D.G. van Beuningen |
| Internal exhibitions |
The Collection Enriched (2011) De collectie als tijdmachine (2017) |
| External exhibitions |
The Orléans Collection (2018) |
| Research |
Show research Alma |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Geographical origin | Italy > Southern Europe > Europe |
All about the artist
Paolo Veronese (Paolo Caliari)
Verona 1528 - Venetië 1588
Paolo Veronese was specialised in large biblical, allegorical and historical scenes. Veronese's choice of subject allowed him to fill his paintings with...
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